My colleague katy tur just indicated, we have major Breaking News that were covering. Two american hostages have been released by hamas. They have been held by the terror group for nearly two weeks, since hamas stormed into communities in southern israel killing nearly 1,400 people and kidnapping more than 200. U. S. Secretary of state Antony Blinken speaks right now about it. Citizens held by hamas since october 7th were released. These Two Americans are now safely in the hands of israeli authorities in israel. We expect the team from the u. S. Embassy to see them very shortly. Over the coming hours, theyll receive any support and assistance they need, and of course were very anxious to be able to reunite them with their loved ones. We welcome their release. We share in the relief that their families, friends, and loved ones are feeling. There are still ten additional americans who remain unaccounted for in this conflict. We know that some of them are being held hostage by hamas, alon
Crossexamining the prosecutions first witness, former Tabloid Executive if david pecker, this is peckers third day on the stand and today for the very first time, he described the deal that he helped broker with Adult Film Star and director Stormy Daniels, a deal that is at the center of this case, the fusion has used packer to set the scene for the jury, introducing them to keep players in the case. How they all fit together in the story right now, the Defense Tactic in its early questioning is part of a strategy two, strategy to argue the David Pecker Is Work Helping Trump during the 2016 election was nothing new who . Nothing unusual. Also notably today, judge juan merchan so far still has declined to issue a ruling from tuesdays Hearing On Whether Trump has violated his gag order, despite the prosecution arguing that this morning that trump continues to violate this order against disparaging members of the jury and the witton this is of course this is four times over the last three
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Well get advice from other mums who gave birth at the age of 50. Hello. Welcome to the programme, were live until 11 00 this morning. As always, well bring you the latest Breaking News and developing stories and were really keen to hear from you. A little later well be hearing how four days into january some fat cat bosses have already earned more this year than the average british worker will earn in the entire year your thoughts on that welcome. Use the hashtag victoria live and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today. Britains outgoing ambassador to the European Union, sir ivan rogers, has strongly criticised the governments preparations for brexit. In his Resignation Letter he said he didnt know what ministers Negotiating Objectives were and called on his colleagues to challenge what he called Muddled Thinking. Our diplomatic correspondent, james landale, reports. Sir ivan rogers has been britains ambassador to the eu for three years, and
In the draw after losing in the draw, after losing their qualifying matches. The man who rode red rum to two of his three Grand National wins, brian fletcher, has died. He was 69. Fletcher won the national as a 20 year old in 1968 aboard red alligator, but will be best remembered for his back to back wins at Aintree On Red Rum in the seventies. England captain Alastair Cook will meet director of cricket Andrew Strauss tomorrow, but no decision on his role as test captain is expected to be made. Cook admitted to having questions over his position during the recent 4 0 series defeat in india. Our reporter tim peach is with the one day squad in mumbai. The meeting is part of the Debriefing Process that england hold after every series. There have been calls for cook to resign, though it is understood we will not hear any decision from him until next month. Englands one day team have been playing here in mumbai. Jonny ba i rstow playing here in mumbai. Jonny bairstow gave his backing to his